Boating Information
Yacht and Boat is a great resource for anyone looking for the right boat advice.
If you are looking for boating information, are interested in learning more about boating in general, are thinking about going boating, or would like to discover boating the page links below contain broad information on a wide variety of boating topics.
Whether you are an experienced mariner or just learning the ropes, there is interesting boating information here for everyone.
Go boating – there’s no better way to spend time with family and friends
Our aim at Yacht and Boat is to take some of the confusion out of boating by providing basic boat advice resources as well as a marine directory for additional information.
As a prospective boat owner – your best resources are a reputable, ethical boat dealer, your State Industry body, your State Government body and your own research.
This section does not constitute as professional or legal advice and should act as a general information only. Please read our site terms and conditions for more information.
If you’re an aspiring boat enthusiast, you’ll find boating information on obtaining a boat licence through to tips on choosing a boat, registering a boat and links to where you can obtain the professional training you need to give you confidence on the water.
So, if you’re thinking of a runabout, inflatable, kayak or personal watercraft – or perhaps you have your sights set on a luxurious sailing or fishing watercraft – there’s tips here for all Australians.
There are a few ways to get your feet wet. Some ideas you might like to consider are…
Hire a boat
Attend a Boating ‘Open Day’
Go to your nearest Boat Show
Visit your local yacht or boat club
Ask a friend to take you out on their boat
Get in touch with a reputable Boat Broker for a test sail, advice and information.
What’s next?
Getting a boat licence
Choosing your boat
Registering your boat
Save you phone with the Sticky Gel Mat launching at Sydney Boat Show
The larger size Sticky Gel Mat will be available, alongside the original Sticky Gel Mat, for you to purchase for the first time and exclusively at the Sydney International Boat Show!!
Steber now producing the largest commercial range in Australian boat building
“The larger vessels will primarily be used for commercial charter businesses and are well suited to departments such as Customs, the Australian Federal Police, Marine Rescue, military operations and patrols.” said Alan Steber
Pacific boating a novel way to entertain clients, staff and other VIP's
Imagine turning up to the wharf with guests in tow and simply jumping aboard and taking off. Even better, on return, being able to disembark and leave the packing up and cleaning to someone else.
Pacific Boating making dreams come true at the Sydney Boat Show
Not to be confused with time share, Pacific Boating's membership is like a golf club or gym membership where members pay an annual fee to use the facilities and SeaRay cruisers.
Lifestyle Marine largest ever boat display at the Sydney Boat show
Owned for 64 years by the Hurt family this multi award winning dealership has won State, National and International awards for sales performance and customer service. Come and visit us at the Boat Show
Volvo Ocean Race sees Helly Hansen and Chinese Team Sanya partner up
The teams will sail over 39,000 nautical miles of the world’s most treacherous seas via Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, Sanya, Auckland, around Cape Horn to Itajaí, Miami, Lisbon and Lorient.